Senate debates

Tuesday, 28 October 2014

  • Security in Afghanistan (6 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes that Mr Zainullah Naseri, a Hazara man and the first Afghan forcibly removed by the Australian Government, was tortured by the Taliban on his return; (b)...
  • Mining (2 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate acknowledges the massive economic benefits delivered to this nation by the black coal industry and the importance it has for the employment fortunes of miners and other...
  • Future Fund (4 speeches)
    I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Treasurer (Senator Cormann), no later than noon on 24 November 2014, a copy of the Future Fund's analysis of risks posed...
  • Biosecurity (4 speeches)
    I move: That the Senate— (a) notes the importance of well resourced, expert biosecurity operations in protecting Australia's biosecurity status and agricultural industry; and (b) calls on...